Obesity is on the rise in the United States. According to Wallethub, these are the 10 states with the highest obesity levels.

Obesity is on the rise in the United States. According to Wallethub, these are the 10 states with the highest obesity levels.

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10. Oklahoma

Oklahoma has the fifth highest percentages of residents who are physically inactive.

10. Oklahoma

Oklahoma has the fifth highest percentages of residents who are physically inactive.

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9. Texas

Texas is ranked ninth among all 50 states and D.C. with weight problems.

9. Texas

Texas is ranked ninth among all 50 states and D.C. with weight problems.

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8. Alabama

Alabama has the highest percentage of residents with high cholesterol.

8. Alabama

Alabama has the highest percentage of residents with high cholesterol.

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7. South Carolina

South Carolina has the second highest amount of children who are obese.

7. South Carolina

South Carolina has the second highest amount of children who are obese.

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6. West Virginia

West Virginia has the second highest level of adults who are obese.

6. West Virginia

West Virginia has the second highest level of adults who are obese.

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5. Tennessee

Tennessee is tied with Louisiana for having the fifth highest amount of residents with diabetes.

5. Tennessee

Tennessee is tied with Louisiana for having the fifth highest amount of residents with diabetes.

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4. Kentucky

Kentucky has the fifth highest percentage of residents who have high blood pressure.

4. Kentucky

Kentucky has the fifth highest percentage of residents who have high blood pressure.

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3. Arkansas

Arkansas has the highest percentage of adults who are obese.

3. Arkansas

Arkansas has the highest percentage of adults who are obese.

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2. Louisiana

Louisiana has the second highest amount of children who are overweight.

2. Louisiana

Louisiana has the second highest amount of children who are overweight.

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1. Mississippi

Mississippi has the highest percentage of children who are obese.

1. Mississippi

Mississippi has the highest percentage of children who are obese.

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Here are the 10 states that have the lowest levels of obesity according to the Wallethub report.

Here are the 10 states that have the lowest levels of obesity according to the Wallethub report.

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10. Idaho

Idaho has the fourth lowest percentage of residents who are physically inactive.

10. Idaho

Idaho has the fourth lowest percentage of residents who are physically inactive.

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9. Oregon

Oregon has the lowest amount of children who are obese.

9. Oregon

Oregon has the lowest amount of children who are obese.

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8. California

California has the lowest percentage of residents eating less than 1 servings of fruit or vegetables per day.

8. California

California has the lowest percentage of residents eating less than 1 servings of fruit or vegetables per day.

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7. Montana

Montana has the fourth lowest percentage of residents with high blood pressure.

7. Montana

Montana has the fourth lowest percentage of residents with high blood pressure.

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6. Connecticut

Connecticut is ranked 46th among all 50 states and D.C. with weight problems.

6. Connecticut

Connecticut is ranked 46th among all 50 states and D.C. with weight problems.

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5. Hawaii

Hawaii has the third lowest percentage of residents with high cholesterol.

5. Hawaii

Hawaii has the third lowest percentage of residents with high cholesterol.

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4. Massachusetts

Massachusetts has third lowest percentage of adults who are obese.

4. Massachusetts

Massachusetts has third lowest percentage of adults who are obese.

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3. New Jersey

New Jersey has the second lowest amount of children who are obese.

3. New Jersey

New Jersey has the second lowest amount of children who are obese.

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2. Colorado

Colorado has the lowest percentage of who are physically inactive.

2. Colorado

Colorado has the lowest percentage of who are physically inactive.

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1. Utah

Utah has the second lowest percentage of residents with diabetes.

1. Utah

Utah has the second lowest percentage of residents with diabetes.

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Report: Fattest States in America

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Obesity is an ongoing concern in the United States, in spite of all the attention paid to the importance of maintaining a healthy weight.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese. Obesity is linked to a number of health conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.

Wallethub published a report listing the obesity levels in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They compared the states and Washington, D.C., using 17 key indicators of of weight-related problems. Among the factors they measured are adult and childhood obesity, activity levels and weight-related diseases.

To see where Connecticut made it on the list, click through the slideshow above.

Connecticut fares well among the states, but even still The State of Obesity states that a quarter of the state's adult population is obese. Just under 10 percent of the adult population has diabetes and 30 percent live with high blood pressure.

What's to blame? According to Wallethub, nearly 82 million Americans are completely inactive, which means they get minimal to no exercise. In addition, various factors like genetics, emotional instability, and sleeplessness are leading causes for obesity.

In addition to being unhealthy, these higher rates of obesity have an effect on the healthcare system. According to The Campaign to End Obesity, around 21 percent of medical costs can be attributed to obesity.

Carrying extra weight is both a strain on the body and the economy and rates are expected to rise over the coming years.